My baby girlIs talking about the time when she will go to universityShe's morphing from a delicate nymph To a sophisticated sweet butterflyShe's wildly excitedShe's just so delighted At the prospect of living away from home

From the smile on her face and the soft look in her eyes at meShe wishes for me to know It's not because she doesn't love home

It's just that she's so keen to try out her wingsTo see how well all that preparation that has gone into forming themWill lift her over bumpsMysteries and challenges that come with life

I guess I should feel proud thatShe's looking forward to that phase in her lifeWith wide eye wonder and exhilarated anticipation Instead of nervous trepidationThat she feels confident enough to step into the big, wide worldTo face new adventures and to make new connectionsOutside her own little familiar family

I've held her hand and now she knows I hold her heartI am just gonna have to let her goBecause I love her so much.....